Bulletin Board: A listing of events for the coming week in Woodland and Yolo County

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. The Woodland Parkinson Support Group holds its monthly meeting at the Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East St. The program will be an update from the National Parkinson Foundation, clinical trials and the Parkinson's Day of Action. For information, call 219-6676 or (916) 251-6724.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at Woodland-Yolo Housing, to the rear of 1285 Lemen St., Woodland. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Woodland Elks Lodge, 500 Bush St. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Woodland Food Bank, 1244 Fortna Ave. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in the Home Arts Building, off the Gum Street entrance. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. Palm Gardens will be hosting a community blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross through 3 p.m. at 240 Palm Ave., Woodland. The American Red Cross recently acquired the Delta Blood Bank, allowing it to bring blood drives into areas such as Woodland. The process is simple and takes between 30- and 45 minutes. Appointments are limited; please call Palm Gardens at 661-0574

Thursday, Feb. 27, 11:45 a.m. The Woodland United Way is holding its Annual Awards Celebration to recognize community leaders who contributed to the most recent fundraising campaign. The event will be held at the Yolo Fliers Club, 17980 County Road 94B, Woodland. The cost per person is $35 or $245 for a table of eight. To get tickets, or register, go to www.woodlandunitedway.org.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. The Woodland Schools Foundation will be having a kick off event for potential sponsors at the Yolo Country Administration Building Atrium on 625 Court Street in Woodland. This will be the third Annual Country 4 Coaches musical event. The kickoff will feature live entertainment provided by up and coming country star Mckenna Faith and light appetizers and a hosted bar. Country 4 Coaches 3 is scheduled for Friday, May 30, at at the Yolo Country Fairgrounds and will feature No. 1 Country recording star Steve Holy as well as other top-notch country stars. All funds raised at the event will go directly to fund middle and high school sport team coaches.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. NAMI-Yolo, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will have its flagship event of the year - The Pat Williams Mental Health Dinner, at the Davis Senior Center 646 A St., Davis, which is a new location this year. The keynote speaker is Jessica Cruz, executive director of NAMI California. Tickets are available by sending a check to NAMI-Yolo, PO Box 447, Davis, CA 95617; or by calling at 756-8181. General public: $40 or if purchased by Friday, Feb. 21, $35; students: $10; mental health clients: $3; Sponsorships: $25. The event will be catered by the Buckhorn Restaurant in Winters. Visit the NAMI - Yolo website www.namiyolo.org for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. There will be a Donkey Basketball Game at the Esparto High School Gym, 26675 Plainfield St. High school students from both Esparto and Woodland will battle it by riding a donkey while at the same time shooting a basketball for team points. Tickets are on sale in the EHS Agriculture Department or from any FFA member. The advanced admission fees for this event is $8 for adults, $6 for kids (Grades 7-12) and $4 for children (Grades k-6). Ticket prices will go up by a dollar at the door. The funds raised from this event will help contribute to the Esparto and Woodland Future Farmers of America.

Friday, Feb. 28, noon. The Woodland Senior Center Computer Club, Inc., will hold open computer labs until 3 p.m. the Senior Center is open. The center is located at 2001 East St., Woodland. Assistance is available. Questions may be answered by leaving a message at 662-9598 if not answered on the website, www.wsccc.com.